* Can I access the Internet through Melbourne Wireless? [2]* Uhh, OK, can I share the Internet (and not get into trouble) ? [3]* I didn\'t read the last two questions and I don\'t pay attention,but I want the Internet on wireless. When do we get the Internet onwireless? [4]

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INTERNET ACCESS

All questions relating to the Internet [5] and Melbourne Wirelessbelong here. If your question is not here, try looking through all ofthe questions which are listed on TheEvolvingFAQ [6].

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CAN I ACCESS THE INTERNET THROUGH MELBOURNE WIRELESS?

YES, MELBOURNE WIRELESS DOES HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION.

Melbourne Wireless is connected to the Internet via Node HVC. Theconnection is available across the Melbourne Wireless routed network.Network Address Translation or NAT is used to pass information betweenthe Network 10.10.x.x addresses currently used on the MelbourneWireless Radio Network and the Border Router located in Melbourne.

Currently the connection is several Megabits per second and isavailable 24x7x365. The project is still under development but thegateway is stable and available for use. Further details on thepriject can be found at InternetGateway [7].

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UHH, OK, CAN I SHARE THE INTERNET (AND NOT GET INTO TROUBLE) ?

YES IF YOU ARE CAREFUL, SECURE AND COMPLY WITH THE LAW AND OURACCEPTABLE USE POLICY.

It is suggested that you use a Virtual Private Network to encryptyour shared Internet connection across the open Melbourne Wirelessnetwork. Remember that you are legally responsible for anything thatanyone using your Internet connection does on the Internet, unless youcan prove that the person using your connection wasn't you. MelbourneWireless is NOT an ISP, and can not be considered to be an ISP if yourInternet connection is transmitted across it. Please do not makethings legally difficult for Melbourne Wireless!

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I DIDN\'T READ THE LAST TWO QUESTIONS AND I DON\'T PAY ATTENTION, BUTI WANT THE INTERNET ON WIRELESS. WHEN DO WE GET THE INTERNET ONWIRELESS?

NEVER.

Melbourne Wireless does have a optical fibre based connection to theInternet. However, Melbourne Wireless has higher aspirations thanbeing a mere ISP.